Ari is a partner in the Century City office who advises institutional developers, publicly traded REITs, landlords, sponsors, limited partners, financial institutions and other parties in construction and real estate transactional matters. His practice encompasses every step of the development process, from site acquisition and due diligence to design and construction to asset management and disposition. As real estate and construction counsel, Ari provides clients with practical legal and business advice as well as insides regarding market trends.

Ari has advised on over $14 billion in construction contracts, counting among his projects iconic developments such as San Francisco’s Salesforce Tower. Along the way, he has developed strong working relationships with most of California’s major design firms and contractors, which enables him to streamline efficiencies into optimized deals for his clients. He leverages his experience and market knowledge to anticipate and mitigate risks, working across the table from a diverse cross section of constituents. Ari’s practice is collaborative and deal-oriented.

Ari is an avid surfer and traveler, and he combines his two passions as often as possible. He resides in Venice, California, with his wife and two children.